Large fire breaks out at Gorleston's Ormiston Cliff Park Primary Academy

ITV News

2 days ago

Dozens of firefighters have been tackling a large fire at a Norfolk primary school.
Thick plumes of smoke could be seen billowing out of Ormiston Cliff Park Primary Academy in Orde Avenue in Gorleston at lunchtime.
Fire crews from Great Yarmouth, Gorleston, Acle, Carrow, and Wymondham were sent to the scene after the blaze broke out on the roof of the building.
Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service said no one had been injured, and a spokesperson thanked the school "for performing a quick full evacuation".
Paul Seaman, head of operations at the service, said: 'We will remain on scene and do whatever is required to support the school and the local community to a full recovery following this incident.'
The cause of the fire is currently unknown and an investigation has begun.